Red Dragon

Set before “The Silence of the Lambs,” experienced FBI agent Will Graham seeks Hannibal Lecter’s help to track down a serial killer with a split personality who goes by the name, “The Tooth Fairy.” His M.O. is biting his victims with his sharp teeth. Will’s detective skills are put to the test. I already discussed […]

The Master

After “There Will Be Blood” came out in 2007 and later earned Daniel Day-Lewis his second Oscar for “Best Actor,” Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love) or PTA for short, worked on his next project, “The Master.” Has zero connection to “Doctor Who.” It’s an original script. It’s about a World War II […]

The Talented Mr. Ripley

In 1955, novelist, Patricia Highsmith published a psychological thriller book titled, “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” It follows a con man named, Tom Ripley. He’s tasked by a businessman to travel to Italy and bring his son, Dickie home. Ripley accepts the job. After befriending Dickie and his girlfriend, Marge, the plan to bring the rich […]

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” was released in 2013. (same year Pacific Rim came out) It received positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Besides praise, the second film in “The Hunger Games Trilogy” made a lot of money at the box office. A two-part final installment known as “Mockingjay” came out in 2014-2015. […]

Punch-Drunk Love (WB’s Flops Vol. 2 #31)

After “Magnolia” earned mixed reactions from critics and movie goers alike, Paul Thomas Anderson (one of my Top 5 favorite filmmakers) commenced development on his next project casting Adam Sandler in his first dramatic role titled, “Punch-Drunk Love.” Released in 2002, (same year The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers came out) it received […]

25th Hour

In 2001, David Benioff (Troy, Game Of Thrones) wrote a book called, “25th Hour.” The story is about a drug dealer named, Monty in his last day of freedom before he serves his seven year sentence in prison. Monty reflects his life, spends his remaining hours hanging out with his friends and girlfriend. Prior to […]